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Steve Mitchell representing England said: "England v Italy. I think this is going to be a cagey affair and personally I think it will end in a draw. Team selection is going to be key.

"If it was me I would play the “dependables” for the first part of the game ( Milner, Henderson and Wellbeck ) and then bring on the young guns when the energy levels are low.

This is when I think Stirling, Lallana and wilshere or chamberlain can make a big impact in the heat of the Amazon.. Come on England!!!"

Nino Bartolomei, representing Italy said: "I think it’s going to be an even but difficult match for both nations. Italy has a slight advantage as we have a better team of both older experienced players, and younger fresher ones also.

"I’m a little worried as the Italian defence is not as strong as traditionally it has been, but Buffon is one of the best goal keepers in the world, and of course we still have him. Our defence should not be a major problem though, as Pirlo and Marchisio should be able to dictate the play midfield.

"Upfront we have two strong strikers, (Balotelli and Immobile) with the very classy Cassano just behind them. On the English side, we fear that young players like Welbeck, Sterling, and Oxlade-Chamberlain may give us problems. But overall I think Italy shall prevail. Forza Italia!"

World Cup finalists for Brazil 2014 (countries already represented in the United Nations of getreading are in bold)